i went on the dubrovnik to budapest tour 2 years ago and i would highly recommend it
stay a day or 2 before the trip starts in dubrovnik… and definitely stay in budapest after. I flew into dubrovnik the day before and didn’t get to see everything… as for budapest i stayed 3 nights and found that wasn’t enough either. sooo much to see and do in budapest
ps i travelled alone, half the group were also solo travellers who stayed on in budapest with me. You will have no problem going alone!

I did the Balkan Explorer (starting and ending in Budapest) tour 2 years ago. There were a few people who ended their tour in Dubrovnik while others joined there. I love Dubrovnik! It’s rich in history and culture. There’s restricted traffic within the city walls so no worries. Yes, it’s a “Game of Thrones” filming location but there’s plenty to discover about the city.

Definitely stay on in Budapest after your tour ends. I stayed at the Hotel Gellert (the beginning and ending hotel) overnight; it’s a beautiful historic hotel. Plus you get free access to the famed baths as a hotel guest!

Lastly, book your hotels now so you’ll have a place to stay when you get there.

My summer plans have recently changed and I feel like I’m scrambling to make new, more epic, plans.
I’m considering this tour run and doing Sziget afterwards.
It’s all about decisions and finances right now.

Hey, I will be on this tour. I went to Sziget last year by myself and think travelling alone will be fine
I will be attending the last two days of sziget after the tour and I think you’ll find a lot of people will, it is an amazing festival. Happy to discuss it
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